* Based on an action role-playing simulation video game developed by Edelweiss.

Long ago, the spoiled Princess Sakuna enjoyed a life of leisure in the Mihashira Capital among the gods and spirits of Yanato. But on the floating bridge of heaven separating the immortal Lofty Realm from the Lowly Realm of mortals, a chance encounter with the children of men (or, as they call themselves, the humans) led to a series of mishaps.

Alas, this culminated in their banishment to Hinoe Island, the so-called Isle of Demons. The ruling deity, Lady Kamuhitsuki, charged Sakuna with securing a foothold for the capital and rooting out the hordes of demonic beasts that plague the island. And, of course, as a goddess she must also look after the wayward children of men who were alongside her. But even a goddess needs to eat, and so the tale of rice and ruin begins...

Source: XSEED Games

Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 29, 2024 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and 3 additional venues across Japan. The regular TV broadcast started on July 6, 2024.

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Sequel: Tensui no Sakuna-hime (Zokuhen)